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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The story of week 1

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All the talking points from a gripping first week at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

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The hidden details you missed in Ronaldo and Messi's viral chess photo

Messi and Ronaldo sent the internet into pandemonium after posting a picture playing chess with one another. The image is on its way to becoming the most liked photograph on Instagram. But what are the hidden meanings behind it?

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Last chance for Argentina's Lionel Messi?

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At 35 years old, the 2022 World Cup may well be Lionel Messi's last for Argentina. The forward is still waiting to lift the trophy, so can he finally do it?

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Which football legends will exit in style at the World Cup?

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It's the 'Last Dance' for a number of football legends at the World Cup. But will Messi, Ronaldo, Modric & Suarez go out in style - or with a whimper?

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Group C Preview - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Can Messi win World Cup?

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In what could be his last World Cup will Lionel Messi help Argentina claim football's biggest prize? Plus we take a look inside the Lusail Stadium

Football Now

FC Barcelona: A tale of two very different teams

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At a time where the men's team are plagued with issues on and off the pitch, the women's team and breaking records.

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2021 Year in Review: From Eriksen's recovery to the European Super League

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We've taken a look at some of the biggest footballing events of the year.

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Sky-high mural honours hometown hero Lionel Messi

Sky-high mural honours hometown hero Lionel Messi

France

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time on Monday, extending his record. Alexia Putellas became the third winner of the women's award.

Travel News

How four footballers caused a global dispute over travel restrictions

Four members of the Argentinian national side, who all play for top-flight English sides, are at the centre of a travel scandal.

Sport

Barcelona's debt now at '€1.35 billion', says club president

Barcelona's president Joan Laporta has presented a grim picture of the football club's financial situation, saying its debt had risen to €1.35 billion.

Money

Lionel Messi is being partly paid in cryptocurrency by PSG

Lionel Messi's signing fee at Paris Saint-Germain includes some of its cryptocurrency fan tokens, the French club said.

Sport

Watch: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi unveiled as a PSG player

"I am determined to help build something special for the club and the fans, and I am looking forward to stepping out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes," he said.

Sport

Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Barcelona

Argentinian striker Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Barcelona after spending his career playing there and winning four Champions League titles

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Messi's tears at Barcelona exit

Lionel Messi fought back tears Sunday as he began a press conference at which he was expected to confirm he is leaving Barcelona, where he has played his entire career.

Sport

Lionel Messi: Club is ‘above any player’ say Barcelona

The 34-year-old has been with the Catalan club all his career. For the first time, he's seeking pastures new.

Spain

Spanish newspaper publishes details of Messi's €555 million contract

A Spanish newspaper published the details of Lionel Messi's €555 million contract with FC Barcelona.

Spain

Lionel Messi breaks Pele’s record for most goals scored for a club

Lionel Messi scored his 644th goal for Barcelona on Tuesday, breaking Pele’s long-held record for the most goals scored for a single club.

Spain

Messi equals Pelé's 643 club goals, Barça held by Valencia

Lionel Messi reached another personal scoring milestone in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Valencia in the Spanish league on Saturday.

Spain

Footballer Lionel Messi wins epic legal battle to trademark his name

The European Court of Justice struck down an appeal by a cycling firm, Massi, that claimed Messi's logo would confuse consumers.